366: Live from the HETMA Roadshow at the University at Buffalo – Part 4 | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

The HETMA Roadshow at the University at Buffalo may have officially been a three-part series, but there was too much good content to leave behind. In this bonus Part Four of the Higher Ed AV Podcast, Joe Way heads off campus and into the Roadshow happy hour for one final round of conversations from Buffalo.... Read More

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September 3, 2026

365: Live from the HETMA Roadshow at the University at Buffalo – Part 3 | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

The HETMA Roadshow at the University at Buffalo wraps up with Part Three of this special Higher Ed AV Podcast series, bringing together even more voices from across the higher education technology community. As the day moves through lunch, the vendor showcase, education sessions, an esports tour, and toward the closing happy hour, Joe Way... Read More

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September 3, 2026

364: Live from the HETMA Roadshow at the University at Buffalo – Part 2 | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

The HETMA Roadshow at the University at Buffalo continues in Part Two of this special Higher Ed AV Podcast series, with more conversations from the show floor about the technology, partnerships, and people shaping today’s higher education AV environment. As attendees move between vendor exhibits, education sessions, campus tours, and lunch, Joe Way sits down... Read More

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September 3, 2026

363: Live from the HETMA Roadshow at the University at Buffalo – Part 1 | Higher Ed AV Podcast with Joe Way

The HETMA Roadshow rolls into the University at Buffalo for a special live edition of the Higher Ed AV Podcast. In Part One of this three-part series, Joe Way captures the energy of the event as attendees, HETMA leaders, and industry partners come together for campus tours, education, technology demonstrations, and the kind of relationship-building... Read More

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September 3, 2026

Who Is Running the Clock? | AV Under the Hood

Getting audio from one device to another is only part of what makes networked audio work. In this installment of AV Under the Hood, Dustin Myers breaks down why clocking matters in Dante, how PTP keeps devices synchronized, and what changes when AES67 enters the picture. Read More

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September 2, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Brittany Mullins | Prism Spotlight

As an AV technician at the University of Pikeville, Brittany Mullins represents the next generation of higher ed AV professionals. After beginning her journey as a work-study student, she turned hands-on experience with classroom technology, events, and AV systems into a career built on continuous learning and growth. Through the Prism Scholarship, she hopes to deepen her technical expertise, earn her CTS, and connect with mentors and peers who will help shape the next chapter of her career while continuing to support the students, faculty, and staff she serves. Read More

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September 1, 2026

Now or Never | Business of AV with Joe Way

You may never have complete clarity about your next step, but the opportunities that matter deserve a decision before they pass you by. In AV and in life, moving forward means taking responsibility for what you can do today while you’re still figuring out what comes next. Read More

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September 1, 2026

Summer Projects and Other Terrible Vacation Ideas | Troy Story

Summer projects have a way of exposing every weakness in a process. They also reveal the strength of a team. Troy Powers examines the tension between looming deadlines and the need to step away, sharing lessons on planning, delegation, coordination, and trust. The result is a reminder that leadership is not about being involved in everything. It is about building an environment where the work continues even when you are gone. Read More

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August 31, 2026

349: Don’t Panic! The AV Guide to Migration | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on August 15, 2026 Tim Van Woeart hosts Troy Hanna of 22 Miles alongside Murphy Daley, Renee Benson, Brandy Johnson, and Nancy Blanchard for a conversation about AV and software migrations, with digital signage as the primary example. The discussion examines why organizations migrate platforms—from acquisitions and discontinued relationships to dissatisfaction with existing systems... Read More

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August 31, 2026

The Wattage Argument I Keep Having | Sound Perspective

A loudspeaker rated for 300 watts connected to a 600-watt amplifier can make some people nervous. But is the amplifier really the problem? In this edition of Sound Perspective, Teddy Murphy explores one of audio's most persistent debates, explaining how amplifier headroom, clipping, gain structure, and system design matter far more than a single wattage number. Along the way, he examines why clean power is often safer than distorted power and why context always matters when designing audio systems. Read More

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August 28, 2026

86: Matthew O’Reilly Joins the brAVe [space] | brAVe [space]

What happens when an AV pro starts questioning the technology we’re all being told to embrace? Britt and Matt O’Reilly get real about AI, the human experience, work-life balance, and why more technology doesn’t always mean a better experience. Read More

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August 26, 2026

Starting the Prism Journey with Jaylen Williams | Prism Spotlight

From live events to higher ed IT and AV, Jaylen Williams is building a career centered on technology, learning, and community. The UIC College of Medicine Help Desk IT Specialist joined the Prism Scholarship program to deepen his AV expertise, pursue his CTS certification, and connect with mentors and peers across the industry. For Jaylen, Prism is more than a professional opportunity. It's a chance to grow alongside a supportive network of AV professionals. Read More

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